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🇿🇦 Does a South African need a visa for Tanzania 🇹🇿?
No. South African passport holders can visit Tanzania without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for South African citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Tanzania or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Tanzania: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 31 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Tanzania at a glance
Capital: Dodoma · Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS, Sh) · Official languages: English, Swahili · Calling code: +255
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Tanzania uses plug types G, South Africa uses C, D, M, N.
More about entering Tanzania →
Your embassy in Tanzania
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Tanzania, contact the embassy of South Africa:
- High commission of South Africa in Tanzania · Plot No. 218/50 and 219/50, Corner Garden Avenue and Shabani Robert Street
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇹🇿 Tanzanian passport holders visiting South Africa: Tanzanian passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
The South African passport at a glance
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Questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
South African passport holders can visit Tanzania without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can a South African stay in Tanzania without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Tanzanian need a visa for South Africa?
Tanzanian passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.